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Joseph Put in Prison

Date: Jul. 5, 2015

Passage

Genesis 39:13-23  (ESV)

13 And as soon as she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled out of the house, 14 she called to the men of her household and said to them, “See, he has brought among us a Hebrew to laugh at us. He came in to me to lie with me, and I cried out with a loud voice. 15 And as soon as he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried out, he left his garment beside me and fled and got out of the house.” 16 Then she laid up his garment by her until his master came home, 17 and she told him the same story, saying, “The Hebrew servant, whom you have brought among us, came in to me to laugh at me. 18 But as soon as I lifted up my voice and cried, he left his garment beside me and fled out of the house.”

19 As soon as his master heard the words that his wife spoke to him, “This is the way your servant treated me,” his anger was kindled. 20 And Joseph’s master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison. 21 But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. 22 And the keeper of the prison put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever was done there, he was the one who did it. 23 The keeper of the prison paid no attention to anything that was in Joseph’s charge, because the LORD was with him. And whatever he did, the LORD made it succeed.

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Key Verse: 39:23b

The keeper of the prison paid no attention to anything that was in Joseph’s charge, because the LORD was with him. And whatever he did, the LORD made it succeed.

First, a wicked woman's plot (13-20). Righteous Joseph fell victim again to wickedness and lies. When Potiphar's wife was rejected, she turned it against Joseph, accusing him of attempted rape. Potiphar burned with anger and threw Joseph in prison. Joseph could have thought, "Is this what I get for being faithful?" We must know that sometimes being faithful to God does not result in immediate blessing or reward.

Second, Joseph in prison (21-23). God vindicated Joseph quickly. The Lord was with him in prison, showing him kindness and favor by the prison warden. Joseph was again put in charge, this time he was in charge of all the prisoners. Joseph was again responsible and caring. Are you in a tough place now? The Lord's presence is really what we need in any situation.

Prayer: Lord, all I need is your presence and blessing in any situation. Help me to trust in you and live before you today.

One Word: The Lord is with me (Mt 28

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Revelation 5:1-14

Key Verse: 5:12

saying with a loud voice,

  “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain,
  to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might
  and honor and glory and blessing!”

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